An Encounter with a Mosul Photographer
Ali al-Baroodi’s photographs document an important period of time in the history of his city during the period of occupation by “Daesh”.
Newspaper Pledges to Return ISIS Documents to Iraq
Scholars compared the New York Times’s removal of documents to past thefts of artifacts by archaeologists and armies.
Scholars Examine the Cultural Lives of Jihadists
A new book explores how jihadists use poetry, music and video to strengthen their cause.
Can Extremism Be Fought In the Classroom?
An author investigates the link between how Islam is taught and the radicalization of youth in Morocco.
Engineers and Jihadists: The Curious Connection
A new book tries to solve the puzzle of why engineering students are overrepresented among Islamist radicals.
To Get Rid of Extremism in Egyptian Education, Understand Its Roots
Only after exploring the long history of religious involvement in education can policymakers understand how to root extremism out, the author argues.
A Conversation with the “Mosul Eye” Historian
Since the fall of Mosul, Iraq, the unidentified writer behind a respected blog has been shedding light on life under Islamic State rule.
The Egyptian Minister of Higher Education Gives His Views
The Egyptian minister of higher education writes about the improvements in the universities there and the stability that has been achieved.